Joint response mobilised to address Forest Fires in Karisparu, Region Eight

(Kaieteur News) – The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), along with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF),Guyana Fire Service (GFS), and Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), are coordinating a response to ongoing forest fires affecting the community of Karisparu, Region Eight.

Initial reports indicate that the fires were deliberately set by burning garbage within the community,which subsequently spread beyond control.

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The joint response team is currently on the ground in Karisparu, actively conducting damage assessments. The agencies are working collaboratively to assess the extent of the damage, identify areas at risk, and implement the necessary response measures.